![]() ![]() My next project is another puff sleeve shirt and a wrap jacket. My sewing space is my She Shed – a wonderful gift from my parents. I’m a mum of three one is doing his PhD in Astrophysics at Liverpool University, the second is studying Computer engineering at Newcastle University and my youngest is 14 and at school. ![]() ![]() It’s a nine to five job that I am currently doing at home, and have been since March. When I’m not sewing I’m working full time. Wow, I’ve used the word pattern a lot in that paragraph, but the patterns are what makes TAL so user-friendly. You can then reuse the pattern for different sizes. What would you want to say to someone who’s trying to get started with sewing?įor someone who is thinking about getting started, I would recommend TAL patterns firstly because of the excellent instructions and easy to follow patterns. I like the way the patterns are printed, I buy dressmakers paper and trace the patterns. My proudest sewing moment was when I finished my puff shirt and my elastic tie sweater. I’d just bought my overlocker and happily sewed up the legs and overlocked the seams, all looked great until I realised I’d made both legs the same and there wasn’t enough fabric to unpick and re-do as the overlocker had trimmed the excess seam allowance so beautifully, haha! What’s your proudest sewing moment? modern sewing, modern quilting, and making so many things. My most memorable sewing mistake was a pair of linen almost long trousers. 53 episodes Your friends, Amie and Natalie, chat about daily life, hot topics, and most importantly. What’s your most memorable sewing mistake? I love the final press when finishing a garment, but also, when something you haven’t done before, works like a dream. What are the best and worst bits of sewing? My sewing tips – read and re-read the instructions and don’t rush. When I cut the pattern pieces out of the leather I forgot to turn the pieces over, so I ended up with 2 left front pieces, 2 left back pieces, 2 left sleeves … I wMy most memorable sewing mistake … OMG many moons ago I bought a bunch of leather, made a pattern from a RTW jacket and so far so good. The things you can do with it, some imagination and some fabric – amazing. My favourite sewing tool is my sewing machine. Which is your favourite sewing tool and why? My personal style is urban, quirky, unique, a bit different from the norm. How would you describe your personal style? I looked through the patterns on Clothkits website and saw the apron dress pattern, it really caught my eye, so I continued to look and thought the cuff top would be an ideal starter project. The kit was for a lined makeup bag with a zip. I bought a pre-cut sewing kit from a great UK shop called Clothkits (it’s where I buy my TAL patterns). I didn’t realise the project was supposed to last the whole term. My Nanna taught me to knit so that has been my love for a long time.Īt the beginning of lockdown, I wanted a new challenge. After the first lesson, I took mine home and finished it in time for the next lesson. I loved needlework at school and I remember the first project was to make a wrap-around skirt. I’ve always been creative and have enjoyed crafting and making things since I was a child. ![]()
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